Japan
Toyota
- Founded
- 1937
- Country
- Japan
- Headquarters
- Toyota City, Japan
- Founder
- Kiichiro Toyoda
- Parent company
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Category
- Mass-market
Toyota logo
Toyota’s three-oval logo forms a hidden “T.” The inner ovals stand for trust between the brand and its drivers, while the outer oval represents the world and its global reach.
Toyota Logo meaning
Three overlapping ellipses represent the heart of the customer, the heart of the product, and the ever-expanding technological progress behind them.
Toyota History
Spun out of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Toyota became the world's largest automaker on the strength of reliability and the Toyota Production System. It also pioneered mass-market hybrids with the Prius.
Toyota logo history & evolution
1935
Original logo
1936
"トヨタ" (Toyota)
1958
First wordmark
1969
1978
1989
First iconic oval
2005
Most iconic, 3D
2019
Vertical, Full
2020
Black logo
Toyota cars and models
- Corolla
- Land Cruiser
- Prius
- Supra
Toyota Frequently asked questions
What is Toyota?
Toyota is a car brand from Japan and founded in 1937, operating under Toyota Motor Corporation. The brand is positioned in the Mass-market segment.
What country is Toyota from?
Toyota is a car brand from Japan.
When was Toyota founded?
Toyota was founded in 1937.
Who owns Toyota?
Toyota is part of Toyota Motor Corporation.
What does the Toyota logo mean?
Three overlapping ellipses represent the heart of the customer, the heart of the product, and the ever-expanding technological progress behind them.
Has the Toyota logo changed over time?
Yes. This page documents 9 versions of the Toyota logo, dating from 2020 to 1935.
What cars does Toyota make?
Toyota's lineup includes the Corolla, Land Cruiser, Prius, Supra.
What type of cars does Toyota make?
Toyota is positioned in the Mass-market segment.
Can I download the Toyota logo?
Yes. This page offers high-resolution Toyota logo images (PNG/WebP) for download, along with 9 historical logo versions. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Trademark notice
All brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners. Logo history and historical imagery are compiled from publicly available information on the internet and official brand sources. This page is provided for informational and reference purposes only.
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